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    10 Years as a Mom

    10 years ago today my life was forever changed. 10 years ago today I gave birth to my daughter. As I told her good night last night I couldn’t help but stare at her in shock and wonder how in the world I have a 10-year-old. How in the world have 10 years already gone by?! I’ve now been a mother for 10 solid years! Wow!! Just like every year before I always sit back and reflect on the day that changed my life. I think about that beautiful moment when I held her little slippery body for the first…

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    Back to School with a Kindergartner and 4th Grader

    As I just sat down and wrote the title for this blog it’s still hard for me to believe that I officially have 2 kids in school now. How in the world are these kids growing up so fast?! I was somewhat prepared when my daughter started kindergarten. She has an October birthday so she was one of the oldest kids in kindergarten. But my son is the exact opposite. As of his first day of kindergarten (today!), he is still 4 years old. His 5th birthday is tomorrow, making him one of the youngest, if not the youngest kid…

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    Creative Ways To Organize Your Child’s Closet

    Creative Ways To Organize Your Child’s Closet By Jane Blanchard Organizing your child’s closet can be a ghastly chore. With so many tiny sized things, the closet can become cluttered and disorganized quickly. With only a few minutes to get your child ready in the morning, digging through piles of disorganized items can add unnecessary stress to your day. You can use a few creative solutions to your child’s closet organization. Soon it will be easy to find even the smallest items at a moment’s notice. Via Modernize.com With so many small items stored in your child’s closet, installing a…

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    Sizzling Summer Cash Giveaway

    School is almost out so that means summer vacations are right around the corner! Wouldn’t it be nice to have a little extra cash for you summer vacation?! Mom Elite has teamed up with some fellow bloggers to bring you all a great summer cash giveaway.  Two lucky winners will receive $500 for their summer adventures via Paypal! This is open WW and will begin on May 15th at midnight EST. It will end on 11:59 on June 15th. And as a surprise last minute bonus 1 lucky winner will receive $250 cash via Paypal! Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway Terms &…

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    American Girl Sale at zulily

    American Girl Sale at zulily – Save up to 30%! **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links Attention American Girl fans! zulily.com has a massive sale on dolls, clothes and accessories on sale today, up to 30% off! These items always go fast at zulily, check out the sale now >> American Girl Sale – Up to 30% Off American Girl Light Skin, Layered Caramel Hair, Blue Eye 18” Doll & Outfit Set $153.00 $104.99 American Girl School Stripe Dress – Girls $44.00 $39.99 American Girl Starry…